Metro AG

As of December 31, 2024, Metro AG has 363.10M shares outstanding.

As of December 31, 2024, Metro AG trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 16.92. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.06, and the price-to-book ratio stands at -0.72.

As of December 31, 2024, Metro AG trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 13.60 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.01 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 13.60 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Metro AG trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 0.19, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers.

As of December 31, 2024, Metro AG maintains a current ratio of 0.77, meaning it holds 0.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.

These figures cover the twelve months ended December 31, 2024. Return on assets (ROA) is negative at -1.46, reflecting losses generated across the asset base. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is negative at -8.15, pointing to unprofitable operations over the period. Inventory turnover of 10.82 indicates how many times Metro AG sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

These figures cover the twelve months ended December 31, 2024. That works out to an effective tax rate of 108.09, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items.

As of the close on April 16, 2025, Metro AG's stock has declined approximately 7.02% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 5.38, while the 200-day moving average is 5.20.

Over the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, Metro AG posted a gross margin of 16.26, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 0.07 and net profit margin of -0.56 provide insight into operational efficiency.

These figures cover the twelve months ended December 31, 2024. The dividend payout ratio of -2.15 is negative because earnings are negative, so the dividend is being paid out of something other than profits, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 60.46, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -8.39, meaning Metro AG raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

As of December 31, 2024, Metro AG has an Altman Z-Score of 2.41, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.